What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Coach - Volleyball position at Husson University?
Description
The Head Volleyball coach will serve as the primary coach and administrator for the volleyball program. The Head Volleyball Coach will be responsible for the areas of instructing students in areas of the sports fundamentals, sportsmanship, and leadership, film, scouting, recruiting, academic and conduct monitoring, and strength and conditioning.
Examples of Duties
Duties include the following:
- Coaching responsibilities to include; instructing students on sport fundamentals, setting clear team goals and expectations, and providing feedback to students.
- Demonstrate teaching and coaching competencies with regards to skill instruction and tactical strategies.
- Oversee the management of team operating and fundraising budgets.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive recruiting plan to include recruiting qualified collegiate student-athletes within the resources allotted.
- Design and execute a competitive schedule within the resources allotted.
- Monitor and provide input and instruction regarding the strength and conditioning program for the team.
- Organize team travel arrangements including meals, hotels, and transportation.
- Participate in department wide and sport specific fundraising efforts.
- Provide leadership in the personal, academic, and athletic development of student-athletes.
- Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes to ensure they are meeting academic course requirements and providing guidance and instruction to students to ensure success.
- Monitor the conduct of the student-athletes with NCAA, NAC, department and team expectations.
- Oversee assistant coaching staff.
- Work with the Director of Athletic Facilities in monitoring all athletic facilities used by the program.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics (a secondary duty within the department will be assigned).
Typical Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
Experience: Three years successful coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level required, head coaching experience at the collegiate level is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities: A working knowledge of coaching both field players and goalkeepers. The ability to work with Front Rush recruiting software, and the ability to create film sessions with both individuals and the full team. Coaching licenses, certifications and badges preferred.
The successful candidate must possess the skills to function in a variety of roles that interact positively with the administration, faculty, coaching staff, student-athletes and all other constituents on, and off, campus.
The successful candidate will show the ability to work successfully in a highly competitive, NCAA Division III, collegiate environment.
The normal work environment includes outdoor weather conditions on a daily basis with regard to both practices and games. Work on nights, weekends, and overnight travel is expected.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Supplemental Information
HUSSON UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
**Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.**
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